How to configure an APN on OnePlus N10

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your OnePlus N10. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve this issue. We will initially find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your OnePlus N10. Finally, we will see in which situations you should change the APN on the OnePlus N10.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your OnePlus N10 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your OnePlus N10 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your OnePlus N10

If you desire to set up an APN on your OnePlus N10, you must go to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You’ll have to go to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . When you are there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You must repeat twice the operation on your OnePlus N10. Indeed, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your OnePlus N10?

Typically, you may not necessarily need to configure an APN on your OnePlus N10 as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your OnePlus N10. This is for example the case if you bought your used OnePlus N10 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.